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53 South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits recipients of American Century Championship donation

Local nonprofits in the South Lake Tahoe area were presented with a record $250,000 in donations from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Championship as a result of money raised during the 2020 celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.

Just as the popular golf event was unique and held without fans due to COVID-19 this year, it was a different type of ceremony handing out the money and the presentation of checks held virtually. Representatives from 53 nonprofits awarded the money were on the Thursday Zoom call.

August 31 deadline to apply for American Century Championship funds

STATELINE, Nev. - It’s “last call” to local non-profits to get their applications in to LTVA by Monday, August 31, 4:00 p.m. to be considered for record funding distributions of $250,000 resulting from the 31th American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. The application is available online at:
https://ltva.org/american-century-championship-donation-request-application/

LTVA giving out $250,000 from celebrity tournament to South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits

STATELINE, Nev. - While the crowds weren't there in 2020 for the 31st annual American Century Championship in July due to COVID-19 safety concerns, its impacts will be felt for years to come by the community. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) will distribute a record $250,000 to local non-profits after the players in the popular celebrity tournament gave up the $600,000 in prize money. It is all being donated to Covid-19 relief organizations, equal justice initiatives and South Tahoe-based non-profits.

Korbel Champagne toasts South Lake Tahoe with $62,500 to area charities

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - During the 31st annual American Century Championship, Korbel California Champagne® once again held its popular Closest-to-the-Pin contest on No. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe.

American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe returns in July, but without fans

LAKE TAHOE, Nev, - This year's American Century Championship will return to Edgewood Tahoe for the 31st consecutive year July 8-12, but it will look a lot different than past tournaments due to COVID-19.

$100K from 30th annual American Century Championship awarded to local nonprofits

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thursday was money giveaway day at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) meeting at Stateline. Thirty-eight local nonprofits were given checks totaling $100,000, a result of funds raised during the 30th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood.

$100K from 30th annual American Century Championship to be given to local nonprofits

STATELINE, Nev. - The 30th annual American Century Championship has gone into the record books as one of the biggest and best golf events in Lake Tahoe history. There was an attendance record of 60,550, an economic impact estimated at $30 million for the Lake Tahoe Basin, and now an additional $100,000 will be given away to South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Township non-profits.

Back-to-back American Century Championship wins for Tony Romo in Lake Tahoe

STATELINE, Nev. - Tony Romo is the champ once again in the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, becoming the fourth player to successfully defend their title at the celebrity tournament.

The former Dallas Cowboy quarterback and current CBS analyst ended the tournament with a 71 in the modified Stableford scoring system. Romo topped three-time winner Mark Mulder by ten points and third place finisher Mardy Fish by 14.

Romo entered the final round with a nine-point lead and says he felt really good about his game, especially as he started the back nine.

Tony Romo stays on top of the leaderboard at American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. = Former Dallas Cowboy's quarterback Tony Romo is one round of golf away from being the back-to-back champion at the 30th annual American Century Golf Championship.

He shot a 70 on each of the first two days of the tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, but the tournament uses Modified Stableford scoring, given Romo at 51.

Derek Lowe wins $12,500 for Tahoe Prosperity Center

Fifteen celebrities competing in the 30th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe this week headed over to the 17th hole after the first round of play Friday to participate in the Korbel Closest-to-the-Pin Challenge.

If any of them got a hole-in-one, the Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) would split the $250,000 prize money with the celebrity. While nobody got that elusive ace, there were a lot of close shots. Missing the cup by just 21.5", former MLB pitcher Derek Lowe won $25,000 to split with TPC.

First round of American Century Championship starts Friday at Edgewood Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The celebrities taking part in the 30th annual American Century Championship are putting aside the fun and games and getting down to business as the first round starts Friday, July 12.

The oddsmakers at Harrah's Tahoe/Harveys have Tony Romo and Mark Mulder as the favorites, with John Smoltz, Kyle Williams, Mardy Fish, Steph Curry, Joe Pavelski, Jeremy Roenick and Trent Dilfer rounding out the favorites at the book. Charles Barkley once again sits at the bottom of that list at odds of 7500-1.

Harrah's Celebrity-Am tournament at Edgewood Wednesday

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Harrahs Celebrity-Am Tournament will take place Wednesday, the second day of Celebrity Golf week over at Edgewood Tahoe. There will be two shotgun starts, one at 8:00 a.m. and the other at 1:00 p.m. The American Century Golf Championship begins Friday.

On Tuesday, the Tahoe South Celebrity-Am tournament was held with the teams led by the following celebrities taking the top three spots:

1. - Bode Miller - 50.3
2. - Sterling Sharpe - 51.3
3. - Kyle Fuller - 52.3

30 facts about 30th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe

The 30th annual American Century Championship is just one week away, July 9 – 14, 2019. Celebrities from the world of sports, television, comedy and more are headed to Edgewood Tahoe once again. Here are 30+ fun facts about the popular celebrity golf tournament.

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Justin Timberlake heading to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship

After missing last year, pop music superstar Justin Timberlake has just been added to the field of celebrities heading to Lake Tahoe July 9-14 for the 30th annual American Century Championship.

His addition has amped up the celebrity wattage at the annual golf tournament that will also see Steph Curry, Tony Romo, Charles Barkley and Aaron Rodgers among the 90 sports and entertainment personalities. Athletes include 16 Hall of Famers and 22 active players – among them nine All-Stars – as well as an impressive list of actors and comedians.

Steph Curry heading to Lake Tahoe to play golf in American Century Championship

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Coming off his fifth straight NBA Finals appearance, basketball superstar Steph Curry is returning to Lake Tahoe for the 30th annual American Century Championship.

The popular celebrity golf tournament will be held July 9-14 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

Curry, the Golden State Warriors two-time NBA Most Valuable Player is a contender in the tournament. He is considered among the favorites. Harrah’s and Harveys Race and Sportsbook have installed him at 15-1 odds along with San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski and former Sharks star Jeremy Roenick.

90 celebrities headed to Lake Tahoe for 30th annual American Century Championship

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - For 30 years celebrities from the world of music, sports, the big screen, television, and policitics have headed to Lake Tahoe in the month of July for the annual celebrity golf tournament, American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

This year, 90 celebrities return July 9-14 for golf and superstar hijinks.

Free tickets to American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe for active duty and retired military

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The first tee shot won't be hit for several more weeks but organizers are preparing for the 30th annual American Century Championship July 9-14, 2019 on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

They have announced that all active duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, military retirees, and veterans will receive complimentary tickets for themselves and one guest each day of the tournament.

Celebrities already signing up to golf in 30th annual tournament in Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thirty celebrities have already committed to play in the 30th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe this summer.

John Smoltz, the Hall of Fame pitcher, TV analyst, and celebrity golf standout is the latest to sign on to play during the tournament at Edgewood Tahoe July 9-14, 2019.

American Century and LTVA award almost $79k to South Shore nonprofits

Twenty-six local nonprofits were awarded $78,974 Thursday in donations from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Championship thanks to funds raised during the 2018 celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.

“The continued support from our partners American Century Investments and NBC Sports means so much to this community,” said Carol Chaplin, president and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “These contributions benefit so many in the South Shore a long time after the tournament ends.”

Tony Romo wins the 29th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe

STATELINE, Nev. - It was a come from behind victory for Tony Romo Sunday, something he was familiar with during his career with the Dallas Cowboys. He was four points back during the final round, jumping ahead of the defending champ, three-time winner Mark Mulder and the leader from the first two rounds, Joe Pavelski.

“It’s a special win,” said Romo, who had finished second three times in seven previous trips to the annual celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. “It feels like you’re playing a tournament back home here. The day felt good for a lot of reasons.”

San Jose Sharks Captain Joe Pavelski leads American Century Championship

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The leader after the first round of play in the American Century Championship is San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski. He scored a 25 in the modified stableford scoring system used in the 29th annual tournament.

Former quarterback (and former Incline Village resident) Trent Dilfer is one point off the lead. He is coming off left knee surgery an feeling pretty good. "I didn't realize how much pain I'd been in the last five, six, seven years playing golf," he said.

Wednesday pairings for American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe

The practice rounds of the 2018 American Century Championship got underway Tuesday with the annual Tahoe South Celebrity-Am Tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.

Joe Theismann's group came in first with a 51.6, followed by Greg Maddux's team with a 51.7. Third place was a tie, with Mark Mulder's and Shannon Sharpe's teams at 52, followed by Ivan Rodriguez at 52.1.

Steph Curry returns to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship

Steph Curry, fresh off the Golden State Warrior's third championship in four years, is heading to Lake Tahoe to vie for a different title, one at the American Century Championship July 10-15. He had a final round 68 last year that included 28 of his total 60 Stableford points to finish fourth.

Lake Tahoe non-profits invited to apply for $51,000 in grants from American Century Golf

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority has opened the 2017 American Century Championship grant period, encouraging South Lake Tahoe non-profits to apply for a portion of $51,000 to be given to the community.

Record crowds entertained by celebrities at American Century Championship

More people attended the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe this year than ever before in its 28 year history: 55,801. The 2016 crowds were record-breaking as well but that just lasted one year as 2017 drew 16 percent more fans.

Derek Lowe and Mardy Fish early leaders at American Century Championship

Day one of the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe is in the book, and former MLB All-Star pitcher Derek Lowe is in the lead. In round one, Lowe scored a 25 in the modified Stableford scoring format.

Favorites to win, Mark Mulder and Tony Romo are 3 back, and 11 back respectively.

The second round of play gets underway at Edgewood Tahoe on Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

Current scoreboard:

Pos Name Scores
1....Lowe, Derek...........25
2....Fish, Mardy...........24
3....Pavelski, Joe.........23
4....Mulder, Mark..........22
4....Rodgers, Aaron........22

Friday's tee times for the 28th annual American Century Championship

After three days of practice rounds and celebrity-amateur tournaments, it is now time for the main event of American Century Championship on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

The following are the tee times from both the first tee and the tenth tee.

Teeing off from the first Tee:

7:50 a.m.
Golden Tate
Adam Thielen
Hines Ward

8:00 a.m.
Joe Carter
Ozzie Smith
Ivan Rodriguez

8:10 a.m.
Rodney Harrison
Patrick Peterson
AJ Hawk

8:20 a.m.
TJ Oshie
Carey Price
Jeremy Roenick

8:30 a.m.
Mike Modano
Carson Palmer
Oliver Hudson

8:40 a.m.
Tim Wakefield

Tee times for Thursday's American Century Celebrity-Am Tournament

The American Century celebrity-amateur tournament begins at Edgewood Tahoe on Thursday, July 13 at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start. On the first hole will be Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors, who was in Los Angeles Wednesday evening to accept an ESPY award with his teammates for "Best Team."

8:00 a.m. group:

Hole 1A
STEPHEN CURRY
NBA MVP: Golden State Warriors
Jonathan Thomas Kunio Watanabe
Andy Saperstein David Lockton

Hole 1B
ALEX SMITH
NFL Quarterback: Kansas City Chiefs
Peter Cieszko Patrick Maggitti

Hole 2
CARSON PALMER
Quarterback: Arizona Cardinals

Pairing sheet for Wednesday's Harrah's Celebrity-Am Tournament

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday is the second day of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, and play continues with the second day of amateur-celebrity tournaments.

Here are the scheduled golfers and their tee times. Other golfers may be playing or using the practice range.

From the first tee:

7:00 Larry the Cable Guy
7:10
7:20
7:30
7:40
7:50
8:00 Robbie Gould
8:10 Herm Edwards
8:20 Blair O’Neal
8:30 Paige Spiranac, Carey Price,
Marvin Lewis, Adam Thielen
8:40
8:50 Justin Timberlake, Tony Romo
9:00 Alex Smith
9:10

Justin Timberlake returns to Tahoe to play in American Century Championship

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Justin Timberlake is returning to Lake Tahoe for his third consecutive year playing in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. The singer/actor was an instant crowd favorite in his first year, and continued to be fan favorite in 2016.

Timberlake, an avid golfer, has a 4-handicap. Besides singing, acting, being a husband and father, he is also known for his philanthropic endeavors.

Newly-retired quarterback Tony Romo an early favorite to win in Lake Tahoe

Tony Romo returns to Lake Tahoe for the 28th annual American Century Championship golf tournament, his first since 2012.

The newly-retired quarterback from the Dallas Cowboys is an early favorite at the sports book, sharing the 3 to 1 odds of winning with two-time defending champ Mark Mulder. Romo has yet to win, but now that training camp doesn't start at the conclusion of the tournament, who knows what can happen this year?

New NFL contingent to play at American Century Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe

Charles Woodson, Travis Kelce, Doug Pederson, Mike Zimmer and Adam Thielen will make up the NFL contingent of first time competitors at the annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood in Lake Tahoe July 14-16.

This is the 28th year the 54-hole tournament has been on the South Shore, offering a purse of $600,000 while also raising money for local and national charities.

Mark Mulder repeats as American Century Golf Champion

On Sunday, former MLB pitcher Mark Mulder became the first back-to-back winner at the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe since Rick Rhoden accomplished the feat in 2008 and 2009.

Coming from 5 points off the lead on Saturday, Mulder won the annual championship by 5 with the Modified Stableford scoring they use in the tournament. Second place finisher, tennis player Mardy Fish, missed a 12-foot putt for eagle on the 18th hole which would have forced a playoff.

Mulder takes home a trophy and $125,000 for his efforts. Fish, $60,000.

Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts wins Korbel Celebrity Spray-Off at Edgewood

The celebrities golfing over at Edgewood for the 27th American Century Championship has the opportunity to stop over the at Korbel booth and participate in the 10th annual “Korbel Celebrity Spray-Off” on Thursday, July 21. This year, the bassist for Rascal Flatts, Jay DeMarcus, won top honors with his cork flying 80 feet.

As the prepared to tee off on the 18th hole, Korbel challenged celebrity and sports superstars to demonstrate their best champagne-popping talents at the Celebrity Spray-Off.

Mardy Fish takes lead at American Century Championship, Wagner in second

Former professional tennis player, and 2004 Olympic silver medalist Mardy Fish took over the lead of the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Saturday. Friday's leader, actor Jack Wagner, is just two points off the lead.

"Birdie is what's the name of the game here and this scoring system," said Fish. He birdied all of the par-5 holes and three others, putting him in a good spot for the final round on Sunday.

Fish is in Tahoe with his wife, who is pregnant with a daughter, and 2 1/2 year old son. "It's been a fun week," Fish added.

Jack Wagner takes lead at American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe

During the first round of the 27th annual American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe, actor Jack Wagner is ahead by three points over NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano. Last year's winner, and former baseball pitcher Mark Mulder is four points off the lead.

"This weekend is dedicated to Jim Powers," said Wagner. "He was my best friend for 46 years, personal assistant for 34 years, and he passed June 4. He's been up here all 26 years, just handling my stuff."

Countdown to American Century Championship: Celebrity autographed Vessel bags for charity

Over the years, the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe has raised $4.5 million for multiple national and regional charities, and this year will be no different.

Vessel is teaming up with the tournament for the third year to raise money for charity through an online auction of premium golf bags autographed by the 90 participants competing in the annual celebrity tournament at Lake Tahoe, which starts TUesday at Edgewood Tahoe.

Countdown to American Century Championship: Attempt to set Women’s Long Drive at Elevation record

The establishment of a world record of a Women’s Longest Drive at Elevation will be made during next week's American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe.

Champion long ball artists Heather LeMaster and Blair O’Neal will be making the attempt prior to the 27th annual tournament on July 19 at Edgewood Tahoe.

90 players committed to playing in Celebrity Golf Championship

Charles Barkley, Justin Timberlake, and Steve Kerr and Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors lead a group of 90 sports and entertainment stars coming to South Lake Tahoe for the 27th annual American Century Championship, July 19 – 24, 2016. Many were hoping to see Steph Curry on the list, but with the Olympic Games in Rio just after the tournament, speculation is that he had to skip the stop in Tahoe.

DCSO Explorer Scouts volunteer at Pebble Beach golf tournament

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Explorers just finished a week-long detail in Pebble Beach, California working the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament to earn money for their POST.

Thirteen DCSO Explorers handled pedestrian control, traffic control and security details in and around the famous 17 mile drive in Pebble Beach. They saw golf professionals like Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh as well as amateurs like Justin Timberlake, Mark Wahlberg, Carson Daly and Larry The Cable Guy.

American Century donates $55,500 to Lake Tahoe non-profits

Thirty South Lake Tahoe non-profits were given a share of $55,600 on Thursday, bringing the total the American Century Golf Championships have donated to the community this year to $107,100.

Deadline approaching for Celebrity Golf donations

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will be accepting applications from local nonprofits for distributions of $55,600 until Monday, October 26, 2015.

The money comes from the 26th American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament held in South Lake Tahoe in July.

Lake Tahoe celebrity golfers to play in Diamond Resorts Tournament in Florida

Sports and entertainment stars, including many of the current and future Hall of Famers, MVPs and stars who golf in South Lake Tahoe's annual celebrity tournament, will be teeing it up in the inaugural Diamond Resorts Invitational celebrity golf tournament at the Golden Bear Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 14-16, 2016.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care wins at the Korbel Hole-In-One Contest

The 17th hole at Edgewood Tahoe was the scene of the Korbel Hole-in-One contest on Friday, bringing together some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to help raise money for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).

Early start to Sunday's final round of celebrity golf

The final round of the 26th Annual American Century Golf Championship gets underway at Edgewood Tahoe with the first tee-off at 6:50 a.m. The last group teeing off will be at 9:05 a.m.

From the 1st Tee (Tee time, pairings number, players name, current score):

6:50 1 Dan Jansen 14
Tyler Eifert 14
Brandon Weeden 16

6:59 3 Sebastian Janikowski 16
Tim Brown 16
Roger Clemens 17

7:08 5 Trevor Hoffman 17
Tom Glavine 17
Joe Don Rooney 18

7:17 7 TJ Oshie 19
Greg Maddux 21
James Blake 21

7:26 9 Vince Coleman 21
Jerome Bettis 22

Saturday's American Century Golf Championship pairings

The second round of the American Century Golf Championship will be played on Saturday, starting at 7:40 a.m. Mark Mulder and Jack Wagner share the lead with a 26 in the Stableford styled scoring system.

Here are the tee times:

From the 1st Tee:
(listed is start time, group number, player's name and score from Friday)

7:40 1 James Blake 8
Ivan Rodriguez 8
Martin Brodeur 8

7:49 3 Trevor Hoffman 8
Kenny Lofton 8
Trent Dilfer 9

7:58 5 Brian Urlacher 9
Mark Rypien 10
Alex Smith 10

8:07 7 Tom Glavine 5
Greg Maddux 10

Tee times for Friday's first round of American Century Golf Championship

The American Century Golf Championship officially gets underway on Friday with round one of the 26th annual tournament in South Lake Tahoe.

The tee times for the 91 celebrities at Edgewood Tahoe are as follows:

Teeing from the 1st Tee:

7:50 1 Jared Allen
AJ Hawk
Patrick Peterson

8:00 3 Martin Brodeur
Ozzie Smith
Andruw Jones

8:10 5 Roger Clemens
Ivan Rodriguez
Fred McGriff

8:20 7 Steve Young
Herm Edwards
TJ Oshie

8:30 9 Cris Collinsworth
Hines Ward
Rodney Harrison

8:40 11 David Cone
David Wells
Trevor Hoffman

8:50 13 Rick Rhoden

Tahoe Celebrity-Am Tournament pairings for Thursday

It will be a long day of golf on Thursday for the celebrities in South Lake Tahoe for the American Century Golf Championship. Not all celebrities golfing in the championship will be taking part in the Celebrity-Am, but 55 of them are.

Tee times start at 6:50 a.m. at Edgewood Tahoe.

Teeing off on the First Hole

6:50 am - Josh Beckett 7:00 am - Marcus Allen 7:10 am - Emmitt Smith
7:20 am - Joe Theismann 7:30 am - Joe Carter 7:40 am - Jerry Rice
7:50 am - Roger Clemens 8:00 am - John Elway 8:10 am - Alex Smith

Odds makers pick Billy Joe Tolliver to win American Century Championship

Four-time American Century Golf champion Billy Joe Tolliver, former quarterback for five NFL teams, is now the top choice of Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the 26th annual celebrity golf tournament this week in South Lake Tahoe.

He is listed at 7-2 to win the event over defending champion Mark Rypien and perennial contenders John Smoltz and John Elway.

Rypien, the original favorite, is 5-1 with Smoltz at 6-1 and eight-time champion Rick Rhoden at 7-1 for the 54-hole, modified-Stableford competition at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

American Century releases list of celebrity golfers to participate in Lake Tahoe

Once again, the most popular celebrity golf tournament in the county will be held on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe. The 26th Annual American Century Championship will be held in South Lake Tahoe from July 14-19, 2015 at Edgewood Tahoe.

The list of the 95 participants released resemble the 'A List' of who's who in sports and entertainment, as well as the military. They will all be going after a prize purse of $625,000.

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